English in HR Books & References
Below is a selection of widely recognised English-language books in Human Resources, commonly used in academic programmes and professional HR practice.
These publications cover a comprehensive range of topics — from foundational principles to advanced concepts — including Human Resource Management, Recruitment, Performance Management, Learning and Development, Reward, and Employee Relations.
Each title has been carefully curated for its practical relevance and established credibility within the international HR community.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management – Derek Torrington.
Introduction to Human Resource Management – Charles Leatherbarrow.
Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice.
Human Resource Management – Beardwell & Thompson.
Armstrong’s Handbook of Strategic Human Resource Management.
ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
Cross-cultural Management in Work Organisations – Ray French.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Armstrong’s Handbook of Learning and Development – Michael Armstrong
Learning and Development: A Practical Introduction – Rebecca Page-Tickell
Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace – Kathy Beevers
The Learning and Development Handbook – Michelle Parry-Slater
How People Learn – Nick Shackleton-Jones
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
Recruiting, Interviewing, Selecting & Orienting New Employees – Diane Arthur
Selection & Recruitment – Rosalin H. Searle
The Essential Guide to Recruitment – Margaret Dale
Successful Interviewing and Recruitment – Rob Yeung
96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire – Paul Falcone
Competency-based Recruitment and Selection – Robert Wood
A Dozen Ways to Recruit Disabled People – Jane Hatton
Full Stack Recruiter – Jan Tegze
The Robot-Proof Recruiter – Katrina Collier
INTERVIEW SKILLS
INTERVIEW SKILLS
Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions – Martin John Yate
Smart Answers to Tricky Interview Questions – Dr Rob Yeung
Answering Tough Interview Questions for Dummies – Rob Yeung
What colour is your parachute? – Richard N. Bolles
How to Get A Job You Love – John Lees
WRITING CVs & Cover letters
WRITING CVs & cover letters
How to Write an Impressive CV & Cover Letter – Tracey Whitmore
You’re Hire! How to Write a Brilliant CV – Corinne Mills
The One Page CV – Paul Hichens
Ultimate CV – Martin John Yate
The 7 Second CV – James Reed
Ultimate Cover Letters – Martin John Yate
ENGLISH FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
Check your English Vocabulary for HR – Rawdon Wyatt
Market Leader – Human Resources – Sara Helm and Rebecca Utteridge
English for Human Resources – Pat Pledger
Cambridge English for HR – George Sandford
Market Leader (Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate) – David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent
Effective Writing – Jean Withrow
English Pronunciation in Use – Mark Hancock
Ship or Sheep – Ann Baker
Apply English linguistics in HR successfully
in an international working environment.THANH MCKENZIE – ENGLISH IN HR
OTHER BOOKS
These English-language HR books serve as valuable resources for developing your HR expertise in a structured and professional manner.
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